Maharashtra CET Cell issues revised 2025 NEET PG Round 1 & 2 counselling schedule for MD/MS admissions

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued a crucial revised schedule for Rounds 1 and 2 of the NEET PG 2025 counselling for MD/MS and PG Diploma admissions. This necessary adjustment, primarily affecting Round 1, was made to align the state's timeline with the updated schedule released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. Aspirants are granted an extended window for choice filling until November 29, 2025. Strict adherence to these new dates for the selection list and physical reporting is mandatory for the 5,788 shortlisted candidates seeking postgraduate medical seats in Maharashtra.

The journey toward a postgraduate medical specialization in Maharashtra demands precision and adaptability, especially during the counselling phase. For MD/MS and PG Diploma aspirants, the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released a vital official notification updating the schedule for the first two rounds (CAP Round 1 and CAP Round 2) of the NEET PG 2025 state quota counselling.

​This revision, officially confirmed in late November 2025, primarily involves extending the deadline for the crucial choice filling and locking process for Round 1. The primary reason for this alteration is to ensure uniformity with the revised national timeline announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Coordinating the state and national counselling is essential to prevent seat blocking and to allow candidates who participate in both processes to make informed decisions.

​The notification provides a clear, updated roadmap for the 5,788 candidates on the state's provisional merit list, who are vying for admission into various government, private, and municipal medical colleges across Maharashtra. Understanding and strictly adhering to these new deadlines is the final, essential step to securing a coveted specialist medical seat.

Revised Schedule for CAP Round 1 and Round 2

​The CET Cell's revision is strategically timed to give aspirants a better opportunity to finalize their preferences, particularly considering the simultaneous developments in the AIQ counselling. The most significant change is the extension of the choice-filling window and the corresponding shift in subsequent dates.

• ​CAP Round 1 Updated Timeline:
  • ​Online Preference/Choice Filling and Locking (Extended): The deadline has been extended from November 27, 2025, to November 29, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM).
  • ​Declaration of Selection List (CAP Round 1): The list will now be declared on December 1, 2025, instead of November 28, 2025.
  • ​Physical Joining & Document Verification at Allotted College: The reporting window is shifted to December 2 to December 6, 2025 (up to 5:30 PM).
• ​CAP Round 2 Confirmed Dates (Unchanged):
  • ​Publication of Seat Matrix for CAP Round 2: December 15, 2025
  • ​Online Preference/Choice Form Filling Process: December 15 to December 17, 2025
  • ​Declaration of Selection List for CAP Round 2: December 19, 2025
  • ​Physical Joining and Reporting at Allotted College: December 20 to December 24, 2025

​The extension of the choice-filling period allows for more careful consideration of options based on the recently published Provisional Seat Matrix and the overall counselling landscape. Candidates must utilize this extra time for strategic preference mapping.

 Strategic Choice Filling and Post-Allotment Process

​Securing an MD/MS seat is not just about ranking; it involves a meticulous and strategic approach to choice filling. The final outcome of the allotment is determined by the intersection of the candidate's NEET PG rank, the choices entered, and the seat availability.

• ​Choice Filling Strategy: 
  • ​Thoroughly analyse the Provisional Seat Matrix to understand the college-wise and category-wise seat distribution for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses.
  • ​Enter your choices in strict order of preference, starting with the most desired college and specialization combination. A seat will be allotted to the highest possible preference available at your rank.
  • ​The choice filling must be locked before the extended deadline of November 29, 2025. Manual locking is always recommended for confirmation.
• ​Reporting and Status Retention:
  • ​After the selection list is declared on December 1, 2025, candidates must download their Allotment Letter and physically report to the designated college within the window of December 2 to December 6, 2025.
  • ​During physical joining, all original documents will be verified. Candidates must also pay the necessary tuition fees (often via Demand Draft or Cheque) and fill the Status Retention Form.
  • ​Status Retention: Filling this form confirms the seat and locks the candidate out of further counselling rounds, indicating a firm acceptance of the allotted seat.

Mandatory Financial and Eligibility Prerequisites

​Candidates must ensure all financial and documentary prerequisites are met to prevent disqualification during the admission phase.

• ​Financial Requirements (To be ready at the time of reporting): 
  • ​Application Fee: ₹3,000 (Non-refundable, paid during initial registration).
  • ​Security Deposit: Paid during the registration phase. This is ₹25,000 for Government/Municipal colleges (₹12,500 for reserved categories) and ₹1,00,000 for Private/Unaided Institutions.
  • ​College Tuition Fee: The full or first instalment of the tuition fee must be paid at the time of physical joining as per the college fee structure.
• ​Key Eligibility Rules Reiteration:
  • ​Only candidates who are a domicile of Maharashtra are eligible for the State Quota seats in government, municipal, and private colleges, as Maharashtra operates as a closed state for these seats.
  • ​Candidates must have a valid and qualifying NEET PG 2025 score.
  • ​The CET Cell has specifically reiterated that Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) who completed their MBBS abroad are generally not eligible for the State Quota admissions in Maharashtra, in line with current policy.

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​Conclusion

​The revision of the Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule by the CET Cell is a critical update aimed at streamlining the state's admission process in harmony with the national timeline. The extension of the Round 1 choice filling period provides a valuable opportunity for aspirants to meticulously plan their future specialization. Successful navigation of this revised schedule—from strategic choice filling by November 29th to timely physical reporting by December 6th—is the definitive path to securing a postgraduate medical seat in Maharashtra and advancing one's medical career. All eligible candidates must treat these revised dates with the utmost seriousness.

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